It's time for our annual countdown of ExplorersWeb's best expeditions of the year. Today, a ski descent of the south face of ...

The police searching for the three climbers missing on 3,724m Aoraki/Mt. Cook since last week has given up hope of finding them alive. A drone search yesterday showed pieces of gear and footprints on ...

The deaths this week of two climbers on Aoraki/Mt Cook, and another pair on Sabre Peak in Fiordland, have further highlighted ...

Police have called off their search for two climbers missing on Aoraki/Mt Cook. The men are believed to be dead after search ...

Despite its relatively modest 3724m peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s one of the toughest climbs on Earth. SO YOU WANT TO summit Aoraki/Mount Cook? “If you’ve never fought a ...

In the past century, 70 people have perished trying to climb New Zealand's highest peak, Mount Cook. Eighteen of them have been Australians. Last week Perth doctor Mark Vinar became the latest climber ...

Rising midway between Christchurch and Queenstown, this mighty mountain is the focus of two of NZ’s classic day walks. One is a simple valley stroll while the other is a steep ascent to views and ...

From the depths of winter to the clearest summer, Mount Cook abounds with stunning scenery and adventure. SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS PIERCE the clouds above New Zealand’s South Island. At 3754m, Mt Cook ...